TREC TREC Advertising Rules

Question 1

Under TREC advertising rules, all real estate advertisements must include:

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The name of the licensee's sponsoring broker

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The licensee's personal phone number

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The license number of every agent featured

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The MLS listing number of the property

Question 2

A Texas licensee wants to advertise on social media under a nickname. Under TREC rules, they:

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May use a nickname but must also include their broker's name

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May use any name they choose

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Must use only their legal name as it appears on the license

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Cannot advertise on social media platforms

Question 3

Which statement about TREC's advertising rules regarding teams is correct?

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Team names must include the word 'team' or 'group' and the broker's name

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Teams may advertise without including the broker's name

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Teams are prohibited from advertising separately from the broker

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Team advertising follows no specific TREC rules

Question 4

Under TREC rules, a licensee may NOT advertise a listing without:

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Obtaining the written permission of the property owner/seller

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Using professional photography

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Including the list price in all advertisements

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Running the ad in print media first

Question 5

What is required for a Texas licensee to use an assumed business name (DBA) in advertising?

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The DBA must be registered with TREC and the county

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Approval from TREC before using the name

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No requirements — any DBA may be used freely

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The DBA must include the broker's license number

Question 6

A licensee's internet advertisement must be updated or removed when:

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The property is no longer available or the listing has expired

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The property is open for showings

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A competing brokerage advertises the same property

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The listing price changes by more than 5%